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Chaiwalaz founder Rohit Sharma dies by suicide
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Chaiwalaz
- What it does
- Tea café chain operator
- Kind
- People
- Based in
- Jaipur
What they do
Chaiwalaz was a tea café chain that operated seven outlets across different Indian cities
What happened
Founder Rohit Sharma passed away at age 30 in a suspected suicide in Dausa, Rajasthan
Why it matters
The entrepreneur had shut down all his café outlets approximately six months before his death
The details
- The founder of the tea café chain Chaiwalaz, Rohit Sharma, has died by suicide.
- Police discovered the 30-year-old entrepreneur unresponsive at his residence in Dausa, Rajasthan, on a Saturday afternoon.
- Family members transported him to the district hospital, where he was declared dead by medical professionals.
- Authorities have conducted a post-mortem examination and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- Sharma is survived by his parents, his wife, and his seven-year-old son.
The bigger picture
- Sharma had previously shut down all seven of his Chaiwalaz café outlets about six months before his death.
- Following the closure of his business, he reportedly shifted his focus toward spiritual activities and frequent visits to religious sites.
- Beyond his business ventures, he was known for his involvement in social service initiatives within his hometown.
Founders
- Rohit Sharma, Founder